1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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2
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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Recent Examples of triumphed
The film premiered at Cannes, won Annecy’s top prize, and later triumphed at the Césars and the European Film Awards, while earning an Oscar nomination.
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Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
Chelsea have triumphed only once more since then, in 2018.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Powell triumphed over Buck on Tuesday.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Four years later, Nyquist triumphed as the 2-1 favorite.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Ben Croll, Variety, 17 May 2026
Chelsea have triumphed only once more since then, in 2018.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed with a Super Bowl LIX win over the Kansas City Chiefs.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Leigh triumphed at the 2022 Biennale when she was awarded the prestigious Golden Lion prize after becoming the first Black woman to represent the United States.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Powell triumphed over Buck on Tuesday.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 May 2026
Four years later, Nyquist triumphed as the 2-1 favorite.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
But precisely as its students triumphed, Achievement First retreated from its founding commitments.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sixers have not beaten the Celtics in a postseason series since the 1982 Eastern Conference finals, when a team headlined by Julius Erving triumphed in seven over Larry Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale and Co.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for triumphed
Verb
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Both starters were reasonably sharp, but the bats generally prevailed Tuesday in a back-and-forth game in Hoover, Alabama.—
Jace Denison,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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In late November, three weeks after Democrats reclaimed the House, Jeffries prevailed by ten votes—becoming both caucus chairman and Pelosi’s heir apparent.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Advertisement Not every variety-show booking delighted every viewer (just ask the stiffs who hyperventilated when Elvis wiggled his hips on Sullivan’s stage), but there was enough, most nights, to captivate tens of millions of them.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2026
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The festival, dominated by Christian voices, delighted the thousands of people who attended on a balmy Sunday, pushing strollers and carrying blankets to spread on the grassy expanse.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Romano puts herself in the curious position of fighting a battle that has already been won on facts but not yet in legend.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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The most recent Powerball jackpot was won on May 2, when two players — one in Texas and one in Florida — split a $20 million prize.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Watching from New Orleans, former Huskers star guard Tyronn Lue exulted.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk exulted in swinging his chainsaw.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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